ABB solar inverters Product manual Aurora Manager LITE
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Product Manual Aurora Manager LITE - Advanced configuration software 1 - Introduction and general information 2 - Specifications 3 - Guide to using the software 4 - Description of the menus 5 - Inverter working area 000120DG Aurora Manager LITE-Product manual EN-Rev D (M000006DG) EFFECTIVE 21/04/2016 Copyright 2016 ABB. All Rights Reserved. - 3 -
Introduction and general information 1 Document and intended readers Scope and structure of the document This user manual constitutes a valid guide which permits advanced configuration of the ABB inverters to optimize their operation. The main language in which the document has been written is ITALIAN; however, in the case of any inconsistencies or doubts ask the manufacturer for the original document. Characteristics of the personnel The Customer must ensure that the operator has the expertise and the training necessary to fulfill their duties. Personnel responsible for the use or maintenance of the equipment must be expert, knowledgeable, and mature enough for the tasks described and must be able to be relied upon to interpret that described in the manual correctly. - 4-000121BG
1- Introduction and general information Contents 000122DG Introduction and general information... 4 Document and intended readers...4 Scope and structure of the document...4 Characteristics of the personnel...4 Contents...5 Field of use, general conditions...7 Specified or permitted use...7 Limits of the field of use...7 Improper or unauthorized use...7 Characteristics... 8 General conditions...8 Description of the Aurora Manager LITE software...9 Structure of the software interface...10 1. Menu bar...10 2. Tree diagram of the system...10 3. Inverter working area...11 4. RS485 bus update key...11 5. Information bar...11 Structure of Aurora Manager LITE...12 Structure of the menus...12 Structure of the work area...13 Guide to using the software... 17 Checking the communication...17 Checking the COM port associated with the signal converter...17 Analogic inputs configuration procedure...18 String monitoring configuration procedure...18 Inverter firmware updating procedure...18 Description of the menus... 19 "Communication" menu...19 COM Setting:...19 Unit Scan setting:...20 "Program" menu...21 "Configuration" menu...23 Assign RS485 address:...23 Setup area access:...24 "Window" menu...25 "Help" menu...25 About this:...25 Aurora Service:...25 Inverter working area... 26 "Unit ID" tab...27 "Monitoring" tab...28-5 -
1- Introduction and general information "Partner Devices" tab...31 "Partner ID" tab (display board)...31 "Partner ID" tab (Communication board)...31 "States" tab (Communication board)...32 "Measurements" tab (Communication board)...32 "Analog Input Settings" tab (Communication board)...33 "Partner ID" tab (Fuse Control Board)...33 "States" tab (Fuse Control Board)...34 "Measures" tab (Fuse Control Board)...35 "Parameters" tab (Fuse Control Board)...35 "Global Settings" tab (Fuse Control Board)...36 "Strings setting" tab (Fuse Control Board)...37 "Partner ID" tab (wi-fi board)...39 "Partner ID" tab (Ethernet board)...39 "Partner ID" tab (PMU board)...40 "States" tab (PMU board)...40 "Measures" tab (PMU board)...40 "Analogic inputs settings" (PMU board)...41 "Aux RS485" tab (PMU board)...42 "PMU" tab (PMU board)...42 "Data logger" tab...46 "Event log" tab...46 "Alarms & warnings" tab...47 "Variables" tab...47 "Setup" tab...48 "DC side" tab:...48 "AC side" tab:...49 Grid connection...49 Grid protection...50 High frequency derating...51 Vgrid rise suppression (Max AVG grid)...52 Anti Islanding...52 LVRT/HVRT-LFRT/HFRT...54 "Special Function" tab...55 "Ground Fault Interface" tab...56 "Clock" tab...57 "Digital input" tab...57 "Digital output" tab...58 "Serial Link" tab...59 "Night Startup Mode" tab...59 "Power Reduction" tab...60 "Reactive Power Regulation" tab...61 "Select regulation mode" tab...62 "Cos-phi f(p) curve setup" tab...63 "Q(U) curve set-up"...64 Further information...65 Contact us...66-6 - 000122DG
1- Introduction and general information Field of use, general conditions ABB does not accept any responsibility for damage of any kind that may be caused by incorrect or careless operations. Use of the software for any purpose that does not conform to that specified in the field of use is prohibited. The software MUST NOT be used by inexperienced personnel, or personnel who are experienced but perform operations on the equipment which are not in accordance with that described in this manual and in the documentation attached. Specified or permitted use Aurora Manager LITE is technical software used for the following operations: - Monitoring - Advanced configuration - Updating of the firmware of the ABB inverters. Limits of the field of use Aurora Manager LITE can be used on the operating systems Windows XP, 7, 8 (framework.net version 4.0 or later). The installation and running of Aurora Manager Lite is only permitted if you have administrator rights. Aurora Manager LITE CAN be used with 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems. This manual is applicable for Aurora Manager LITE version 5.0.0.56 or later. Aurora Manager LITE can be used linked to the following inverters: UNO-2.0/2.5-I-OUTD UNO-2.0/3.0/3.6/4.2-TL-OUTD TRIO-5.8/7.5/8.5-TL-OUTD PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD TRIO-20.0/27.6-TL-OUTD TRIO-50.0-TL-OUTD CORE PLUS-PLUS -(HV).(firmware updating only) Access to the INSTALLER level which permits advanced configuration of the inverter is password-protected. Improper or unauthorized use 000593AG IT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED: To use Aurora Manager LITE without having read and understood the content of the user manual correctly. To use the software to change internal parameters of the inverter which may render it NOT IN CONFORMITY with the regulations in force in the country of installation. - 7 -
Characteristics 2 General conditions A description of the equipment characteristics is provided to identify its main components and specify the technical terminology used in the manual. This chapter contains information about the models, details of the equipment, characteristics and technical data, overall dimensions and equipment identification. The customer/installer takes full responsibility if, when reading this manual, the chronological order of its presentation provided is not observed. All information is provided considering occasional inclusion of information in previous chapters. In certain cases, there may be a need to separately document software functionality or attach supplementary documentation to this manual which is intended for more qualified professionals. - 8-000008EG
2 - Specifications Description of the Aurora Manager LITE software For the characteristics and functions that Aurora Manager LITE makes available is indicated for: 1. Local monitoring of the inverter. It is possible to monitor the main parameters relating to: General state Statistical data relating to the production of energy Input and output values Internal temperature Values relating to the insulation of the photovoltaic generator Date and time 2. Advanced configuration of the inverter (INSTALLER access level): Offers the option of applying advanced settings for the inverter. Access to this section of the software is password protected as it permits the modification of sensitive parameters such as those relating to the standard for connection to the grid in force in the country of installation. The password can be obtained by registering on the site https://registration.abbsolarinverters.com/ 3. Updating of the inverter firmware. Updating the inverter Firmware is process which may become necessary to improve the performance of the inverter or increase its functions. In order to use the software a connection must be established between the PC and the inverter (by means of an RS485 communication line) using a PVI-USB-RS485_232 signal converter. In all cases, the use of ABB products is recommended to avoid problems of incompatibility with the inverter. 000123BG - 9 -
2 - Specifications Structure of the software interface 01 02 03 04 05 1. Menu bar Contains the menus by means of which the functions of the Software can be accessed. 2. Tree diagram of the system This section shows all the inverters connected to the RS485 line and identified during the scanning process. The inverters are arranged and displayed based on their Serial Number. For the centralized inverters, the internal components of the inverter will also be displayed. - 10-000123BG
2 - Specifications 3. Inverter working area When an inverter shown in the tree diagram of the system is selected, the multitab structure of the program which permits configuration of the inverter is displayed. Depending on the access level (USER or IN- STALLER), the configuration option and therefore also the displaying of the work area will be different. 4. RS485 bus update key Permits scanning of the inverters connected to the RS485 bus. 5. Information bar Contains the values of the settings made relating to the Communication menu. 000123BG - 11 -
2 - Specifications Structure of Aurora Manager LITE Structure of the menus Menu Submenu Command/Option Description Communication COM Setting COM Port to use Selection of the COM port used for communication Baud Rate Speed of the communication (19200bps) Unit Scan setting Possibility of limiting the number of addresses in the RS485 bus scanning phase Program Device update Updating of the inverter Firmware using the.tib file Configuration Assign RS485 addresses Possibility of automatic (or personalized) assigning of the addresses of the inverters connected to the RS485 bus Setup Area Access Selection of the access level. The personal information and the password obtained by registering on the site https://registration. abbsolarinverters.com/ are requested Window Restore default window Resizing of the window Help About this... Information about the version of the Aurora Manager LITE Software Aurora Service ABB Service contacts Exit Closing of the program - 12-000123BG
2 - Specifications Structure of the work area TAB Level 1 TAB. Level 2 TAB. Command/Option Description Unit ID Inverter identification information (FW version, Device info, Manufacturing info, Device settings) Monitoring Acquisition of the inverter input and output data in real time Partner Devices Display Partner ID "Display" board identification information (S/N, P/N, WK, etc.) Communication board Partner ID "Communication" board identification information (S/N, P/N, WK, etc.) States State of the devices monitored by the "Communication" board Measures Acquisition of the "Communication" board data in real time Fuse control board Analogic Input Settings Settings of the analogic inputs Partner ID "Fuse control" board identification information (S/N, P/N, WK, etc.) States State of the devices monitored by the "Fuse control" board Measures Acquisition of the "Fuse control" board data in real time Parameters Copies the input configuration to the whole chain or to selected inverters by means of the dedicated 485 address. Global Settings Strings Settings Setting of the common parameters for monitoring the strings (overcurrent, minimum average current for unbalanced current alarm, etc.) Setting of the monitoring of the strings (string current weight, tolerance, string current control enable/disable, etc.) PMU board Partner ID "Service board" identification information (S/N, P/N, WK, etc.) States State of the devices monitored by the "Service board" Measures Acquisition of the "Service board" data in real time Analogic inputs settings Setting of the "Service board" analogic inputs Aux RS_485 Settings of the communication protocol and baud rate 000123BG Data logger Event log Ethernet board PMU Settings of the active and reactive power management modes Partner ID "Ethernet board" identification information (S/N, P/N, WK, etc.) Wi-fi board Partner ID "Wi-Fi board" identification information (S/N, P/N, WK, etc.) Acquisition of the system data in real time Alarms & Warnings Reading and downloading of the alarms and warnings log Variables Reading and downloading of the variables log - 13 -
2 - Specifications TAB Level 1 TAB. Level 2 TAB. Command/Option Description Setup DC Side Vstart1 Setting of the value of the activation voltage of channel 1 Vstart2 Setting of the value of the activation voltage of channel 2 TprotUV Setting of the duration of intervention of the UnderVoltage protection (time during which the inverter remains connected to the grid following the detection of an input UV) MPPT Scanning Possibility of activating/deactivating the MPPT scanning function and setting the time interval between scans MPPT Noise Amplitude possibility of modifying the MPPT noise amplitude AC Side Grid connection (parameters which define the possibility of the inverter connecting to the grid) Grid protection (parameters which define the possibility of disconnection of the inverter from the grid) Max grid voltage for connection Min grid voltage for connection Max grid frequency for connection Min grid frequency for connection Check time before connection or after generic fault Check time before connection after grid fault Slow ramp enable/disable Ramp Slope [%Pn/min] Ramp Slope fault [%Pn/min] U>> Maximum grid voltage U> Maximum grid voltage U< Minimum grid voltage U<< Minimum grid voltage U<<< Minimum grid voltage F>> Maximum grid frequency F> Maximum grid frequency F< Minimum grid frequency F<< Minimum grid frequency K LVRT Maximum permitted grid voltage allowing connection to the grid Minimum permitted grid voltage allowing connection to the grid Maximum permitted grid frequency allowing connection to the grid Minimum permitted grid frequency allowing connection to the grid Time at which the inverter performs the checks of the grid before connection to the grid as first connection or after a generic fault (not a grid fault) Time at which the inverter performs the checks of the grid before connection to the grid after a fault of one of the grid parameters Enables/disables the ramp for admission of power to the grid Slope of the ramp for admission of power to the grid Slope of the ramp for admission of power to the grid after disconnection due to a fault Protection enabling/disabling Protection threshold value Duration of intervention of the protection Protection enabling/disabling Protection threshold value Duration of intervention of the protection Protection enabling/disabling Protection threshold value Duration of intervention of the protection Protection enabling/disabling Protection threshold value Duration of intervention of the protection Protection enabling/disabling Protection threshold value Duration of intervention of the protection Protection enabling/disabling Protection threshold value Duration of intervention of the protection Protection enabling/disabling Protection threshold value Duration of intervention of the protection Protection enabling/disabling Protection threshold value Duration of intervention of the protection Protection enabling/disabling Protection threshold value Duration of intervention of the protection Low voltage ride-through coefficient, regulates the reactive current during a grid dip 000123BG - 14 -
2 - Specifications 000123BG TAB Level 1 TAB. Level 2 TAB. Command/Option Description Setup AC side High Frequency threshold for Limit frequency value for starting derating frequency derating power derating start Frequency threshold for Limit frequency value for stopping derating derating stop (reduction of the active Power/frequency slew rate Slew (W/Hz) for limiting the active power due to a high grid frequency power admitted to Restore time after OF derating Time necessary to restore normal operation of the inverter after the frequency has returned to within the range the grid due to high grid frequency) Derating Mode Disabled BDEW mode VDE AR-N mode CEI 0-21 mode Intentional delay time Setting of the delay starting frequency derating Release ramp EN/DIS Enables/disables the ramp for admission of power to Special functions Vgrid rise suppression (max AVG Vgrid) (protection/derating due to high average grid voltage values) Protection enable/disable Derating enable/disable Protection threshold - 15 - the grid Enables/disables the disconnection of the grid if the average grid voltage value exceeds the limit set Enables/disables the derating of the active power to prevent the average grid voltage from exceeding the threshold value set and causing disconnection of the inverter from the grid. Threshold value of the average voltage overvoltage protection Anti Islanding Active A.I. Enables/disables the islanding protection (active) Active A.I. freq drift Enables/disables the checking of the grid by means of a frequency chirp Passive A.I. Enables/disables the islanding protection (passive) Passive A.I. Δt Checks the passive protection at a given time Passive A.I. DEG Checks the passive protection for an grid frequency amplitude LVRT/HVRT LFRT/HFRT Low voltage ride-through coefficient, regulates the reactive current during a grid dip Remote On/Off contact Enables disables the switching off of the inverter by of the management (ext command) remote ON/OFF signal Reset mode Manual unlocking in the event of errors linked with the grid parameters (for the Japanese grid standard) Radio frequency Inj Sets a frequency interval for any conveyed wave signals, which the inverter must not identify as grid errors Digital alarm cont. Sets the configuration of the alarm contact Ground Fault Interface Minimum R_iso Setting of the R_iso limit value allowing connection to the grid Minimum time for R_iso check Setting of the insulation resistance (R-iso) measurement time Clock Inverter data and time settings Digital input User Inputs Setting of the digital input contacts Digital output User Outputs Setting of the digital output contacts Serial Links User links Settings of the communication protocol, RS485 line serial address, baud rate Night startup Night mode EN/DIS Enables/disables night operation mode Max Vin for connection Sets the max input voltage allowing connection of the inverter Min Vbulk for connec- Sets the min bulk voltage allowing connection of the tion Check for connection timeout inverter Sets the waiting time before connection to the grid
2 - Specifications TAB Level 1 TAB. Level 2 TAB. Command/Option Description Power User power Actual max percentage limitation of power set leaving the inverter reduction reduction power value percent New max power percent new percentage power limitation value set leaving the inverter Smooth time [s] Slope mode fixes the slope of the ramp, time necessary to range from 0 to 100% of the Pmax Trip-time mode Time necessary to pass from the current Pout to the new power value set P. limits P regulation limitation of power leaving the inverter max value [W] P regulation limitation of power leaving the inverter at cos-phi 0.9 value at cosphi=0.9 [W] Smax [VA] Maximum apparent power Reactive Power Regulation Select regulation mode cos(phi)=f(p) curve set-up Q(U) curve set-up P regulation MIN smooth time [s] Regulation mode No regulation cos(phi) fixed Q fixed cos(phi)=f(p) Q(U) cos(phi)=f(p) characteristic construction (4 points) Lock-in/lock-out voltage thresholds enable/disable Lock-in/lock-out voltage thresholds setting Check and graph my table Read table from device Restore default curve Minimum power regulation for smooth time No regulation of the reactive power Setting of the power factor to a fixed value Setting of Tan-phi (Q/P) to a fixed value Power factor as a function of the active power supplied by the inverter Reactive power as a function of the grid voltage measures by the inverter Setting of the 4 values of P/Pn% and of the relative values of cos-phi necessary to create the curve of admission of reactive power required Enabling/disabling of the lock-in/lock-out voltage thresholds Setting of the lock-in and lock-out voltage thresholds Displaying of the cos(phi)=f(p) curve created by setting the values of P/Pn% and relative cos-phi Reading of the cos(phi)=f(p) curve set on the inverter Restoring of the original cos(phi)=f(p) curve Write my table on device Memorization of the cos(phi)=f(p) curve in the inverter Q(U) characteristic Setting of the 4 values of the Vout and of the relative construction (4 points) values of Q/Pn% necessary to create the curve of Lock-in/lock-out active power thresholds en/dis Lock-in/lock-out active power thresholds setting Check and graph my table Read table from device Restore default curve Write my table on device admission of reactive power required Enabling/disabling of the lock-in/lock-out voltage thresholds Setting of the lock-in and lock-out voltage thresholds Displaying of the Q=f(U) curve created by setting the values of P/Pn% and relative cos-phi Reading of the Q=f(U) curve set on the inverter Restoring of the original Q=f(U) curve Memorization of the Q=f(U) curve in the inverter The sections (TABs) highlighted in grey, relating to the advanced configuration of the inverter (INSTALLER access level), are only available by logging in on the menu "Configuration > Setup Area access". - 16-000123BG
Guide to using the software 3 Checking the communication 1 - Connect the inverter to the signal converter (refer to the instructions given in the product manual) 2 - Connect the converter to the PC To check with which COM port the converter has been associated, refer to the procedure "Checking the COM port associated with the signal converter" in this manual 3 - Open the Aurora Manager LITE software 4 - Apply the communication configuration settings (refer to the Communication Menu paragraph in this manual) 5 - Scan the RS485 bus (using the refresh button) 6 - Check the functions available on the Unit ID and Monitoring tabs (refer to the paragraph relating to the Unit ID tab and the Monitoring tab in this manual) Next to the port selected is indicated the name of the COM (in the example COM4) that must be selected in the Aurora Manager Software communication settings. Checking the COM port associated with the signal converter 1 - From START, go to the "Control panel" 2 - Select "Device management" 3 - Select "Ports (COM and LPT)" 4 - Check "Communication port (COM)" 000124BG - 17 -
3 - Guide to using the software 5 - Double-clicking on the USB port takes you to the port properties screen. On the "general" tab, check that the manufacturer is FTDI. Analogic inputs configuration procedure 1 - Follow the procedure for "Checking the communication" 2 - Apply the settings relating to the ANALOGIC INPUTS (refer to the "Partner devices - Communication Board" tab in this manual) String monitoring configuration procedure 1 - Follow the procedure for "Checking the communication" 2 - Apply the settings relating to the STRING MONITORING (refer to the "Partner devices - Fuse Control Board" tab - "Global settings" tab) Inverter firmware updating procedure 1 - Carry out the procedure for "Checking the communication" 2 - Check that you have the.tib file containing the new FW to be installed on the inverter 3 - Follow the instructions given in the paragraph relating to the "Program" menu in this manual - 18-000124BG
Description of the menus 4 "Communication" menu Used to configure the parameters relating to the communication with the inverters connected to the RS485 bus. The Communication menu consists of two submenus: COM Setting: To identify the COM port to which the converter is connected, follow the dedicated procedure (Checking the COM port associated with the signal converter). The baud rate must be set at 19200. Used to select the COM port to which the converter being used for communication with the unit(s) is connected and the baud rate (speed of communication of the devices on the RS485 bus). The maximum scanning address that has been set is displayed on the information bar (at the bottom left): 000126BG - 19 -
4 - Description of the menus Unit Scan setting: Used to set a limit for the number of addresses that the Software scans during use. The default value set is 64 (maximum value that can be set on the inverters), so the software scans the entire RS485 bus. E.g. if the communication line consists of 5 inverters to which have been assigned (from the display) the addresses 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, in this section "6" can be set to limit the time required for scanning. - 20-000126BG
4 - Description of the menus "Program" menu This section of the program permits updating of the inverter Firmware. Updating the inverter Firmware is process which may become necessary to improve the performance of the inverter or increase its functions. Updating the Firmware requires the availability of the Firmware package with which to carry out the update itself: this can be downloaded from the site https://registration.abbsolarinverters.com/ or requested from ABB Service and is issued as a.tib file, to be used directly via Aurora Manager LITE in accordance with the instructions described below. Disconnect the inverter from the grid before reprogramming the firmware. This can be done using Aurora Manager Lite on the tab Setup> Special Function> Remote ON/OFF at OFF and enter SET. The Program menu consists of a single submenu: As the first operation, the settings of the "Communication Setup" field must be applied: Not configurable: the converter used is model PVI-USB-RS485_ 232. The Scan all addresses function can be used to select all the inverter addresses during the scan of the RS485 bus (to be carried out during the following steps). Next the RS485 bus must be scanned to identify the inverters connected, using the "SEARCH RS485 LINE" button 000128BG - 21 -
4 - Description of the menus Once the scan is complete, the inverters that require a Firmware update must be selected (by default all inverters detected during the scan are selected). If several inverters are selected, Aurora Manager LITE will program the units selected sequentially Select the file containing the new Firmware to be installed using the "Select Update Files" button. The extension of the file to be used should be [.tib]. Once the new Firmware has been uploaded correctly, Aurora Manager will display the following window: The last operation to be carried out is to confirm the Firmware upgrade using the "START UPDATE" button. The Firmware upgrade process takes place sequentially for all the inverters that require it based on the Firmware present in the.tib file The entire reprogramming process takes approximately 20 minutes per inverter Once the programming is complete, the inverter connects to the grid automatically, resetting the remote OFF command set previously. The end of the programming phase will be indicated by the following window. Once the programing phase is complete, a report relating to the outcome of the reprogramming will be generated automatically and filed on C:\Programmi\ABB\Aurora Manager\ litefw_update_reports. To check that the reprogramming has taken place, the UNIT ID > device info > Update version tab will indicate the new file with extension.tib. - 22-000128BG
4 - Description of the menus "Configuration" menu Used to assign/change the address of the inverters connected to the RS485 bus. The Configuration menu consists of two submenus: Assign RS485 address: This function is particularly useful if there is a large number of inverters in the RS485 chain as it can be used to assign the RS485 address automatically, therefore without having to interact with the display of each inverter in the system. By putting a check mark in the search for an individual inverter by serial number and clicking on "UNIT SEARCH", you see in the table the inverter searched for with indication of the S/N of the inverter, the current RS485 address and the new RS485 address that you wish to assign. For systems consisting of several units, it is possible to scan all the inverters by putting a check mark in "Use Custom Range" Displaying a table that shows: serial number of the inverters - current address - new address. 000127BG The "Assign Address" button can be used to change the 485 addresses, defined in the "New ADDR" field. For the commissioning phase (all inverters have an address pre-set at 1) Aurora Manager Lite will display a progressive address (editable) - 23 -
4 - Description of the menus For the maintenance phase (the inverters already have an assigned progressive address) the field "New ADDR" will give the address already set, to be changed manually if necessary. Setup area access: On completion of the RS485 address assigning procedure, it is advisable to refresh the list of inverters to check that the address has been assigned to each inverter correctly. Used to enter the personal data required for access to the INSTALLER level and so unlock the areas of Aurora Manager Lite relating to the advanced configuration of the inverter. The personal data and the password to be entered are the same as those used when registering on the site https://registration.abbsolarinverters.com/ Once the personal data has been entered, press ENTER. Aurora Manager LITE will allow you to carry out the advanced configuration of the inverter. To obtain the password, register on the site https://registration.abbsolarinverters.com/ where, on entering your personal data, you will receive an e-mail with the login details. - 24-000127BG
4 - Description of the menus "Window" menu Used to resize the software interface window to the default size. The Window menu consists of a single submenu: "Help" menu Used to obtain the ABB Service contact details and information about the Aurora Manager LITE Software version The Help menu consists of two submenus: About this: Go to the "About This" submenu for information about the Aurora Manager LITE software such as, for example, the Software version Aurora Service: Go to the "Aurora Service" submenu for the ABB Service contact details 000129BG - 25 -
Inverter working area 5 After having configured the parameters relating to the Communication menu, the RS485 bus can be scanned to search for the inverters connected to it via the PVI-USB-RS485_232 signal converter. The scan is carried out by clicking on the "REFRESH" button at the bottom left. Once the scan is complete, the inverters identified are shown in the tree structure of the system. By selecting one of the inverters, the functions are made available in the work area relating to the inverter. The default functions of Aurora Manager Lite (gaining access with the USER level) are: 1 - Unit ID tab 2 - Monitoring tab 3 - Partner Devices tab 4 - Data Logger tab 5 - Event Log tab 6 - Setup tab (INSTALLER access level) 7 - Power Reduction tab 8 - Reactive power regulation tab (some functions active with INSTALLER access) - 26-000130BG
"Unit ID" tab Displays the "identity card" of the inverter selected. Tabs relating to TRIO-50.0-TL-OUTD string inverter: Tabs relating to CORE centralized inverter (Power Converter): Tabs relating to CORE centralized inverter (System Controller): The information available is divided into 4 categories: 000131BG Device Info: General information relating to the inverter. Manufacturing Info: Inverter identification information. Device Settings: General information relating to the settings applied on the inverter. Firmware version: Information relating to the firmware installed on the inverter. - 27 -
"Monitoring" tab The displaying of this menu differs depending on the type of inverter to which Aurora Manager Lite is connected: 1 - TRIO-50.0-TL string three-phase 2 - TRIO-20./27.6-TL string three-phase 3 - CORE centralized inverters 1 - Displaying of the TRIO-50.0-TL string inverter instantaneous monitoring data: The data available relates to: - "Unit State": General state of the inverter - "DC side": Input parameters - "AC side": Output parameters - "GF Interface": Parameters relating to the insulation of the PV generator - "Fans": Information about the fans in the inverter (revolutions per minute rpm) - "Temperature [ C]": Internal temperature of the Inverter - "Inner Clock": Inverter Date and Time - Indicators relating to the general state of the inverter (status), to the 485 (RS 485) serial communication and power derating - Statistical data relating to the production of energy by the inverter The indicators can assume three different states: - Green LED indicates correct operation - Red LED indicates alarm - Orange LED indicates warning - 28-000132BG
2 - Displaying of the TRIO-20.0/27.6-TL string inverter instantaneous monitoring data: The data available relates to: - "Unit State": General state of the inverter - "DC side": Input parameters - "AC side": Output parameters - "GF Interface": Parameters relating to the insulation of the PV generator - "MPPT[V]: Automatic scanning of MPPT ON/OFF, SP1-SP2 voltage values at which the inverter works if MPPT is at OFF. - "Fans": Information about the fans in the inverter (revolutions per minute rpm) - "Temperature [ C]": Internal temperature of the Inverter - "Inner Clock": Inverter Date and Time - Indicators relating to the general state of the inverter (status), to the 485 (RS 485) serial communication and power derating - Statistical data relating to the production of energy by the inverter The indicators can assume three different states: - Green LED indicates correct operation - Red LED indicates alarm - Orange LED indicates warning The "GF Interface" field can be expanded to display more information about the Leakage current and the ground insulation resistance measured by each of the inverter's calculation devices. The "MPPT [V]" field, if ON (default), permits automatic scanning of the maximum power point. If OFF, only scans after a reconnection to the grid. SP1-SP2 indicate the inverter working input voltages if the MPPT point search function is disabled. 000132BG - 29 -
The "temperature [ C]" field can be expanded to display more information about the temperatures measured by the various temperature sensors in the inverter: 3 - Displaying of theinstantaneous monitoring data of the CORE centralized inverter CORE (Power Converter). The data available relates to: - "Unit State": General state of the conversion box - "DC side": Box input parameters - "AC side": Box output parameters - "Fans": Parameters relating to the operating state of the fans (revolutions per minute: rpm) - "Temperature [ C]": Internal temperature of the Inverter - "Inner Clock": Inverter Date and Time - Indicators relating to the general state of the inverter (status), to the 485 (RS 485) serial communication and power derating - Statistical data relating to the production of energy by the inverter The indicators can assume three different states: - Green LED indicates correct operation - Red LED indicates alarm - Orange LED indicates warning - 30-000132BG
"Partner Devices" tab Displays the tree structure of the logic and/or signal acquisition boards present in the inverter. Used to associate a new component of the inverter, either in the event of replacement of an auxiliary part or in the event of the addition of an expansion board. Select one of the boards present in the tree structure for more information. "Partner ID" tab (display board) (Depending on the inverter model, the tab may differ or may not be present, refer to the product manual) Displays the display identity card "Partner ID" tab (Communication board) (Depending on the inverter model, the tab may differ or may not be present, refer to the product manual) Displays the communication board identity card 000133BG - 31 -
"States" tab (Communication board) Displays the operating state of the devices monitored by the board. In particular in the Global section: PMU presence indicates the presence of the PMU device OTH indicates the state of the temperature protection In the SPD monitoring section: The state of the dischargers (SPD) is indicated, DC side and AC side. In the SPD settings section: The monitoring of the DC and AC dischargers is enabled. Arc fault settings section: The Arc fault protection is enabled. The indicators can assume three different states (colors): - green correct operation - red damage to the part indicated - gray functionality not checked "Measurements" tab (Communication board) Displays the values of the analogic and environmental inputs acquired The number of measurement values acquired varies according to the settings applied on the "Analog Input Settings" tab as, if the reading of the analogic sensors is enabled the value of the measurement converted to the actual value is displayed - 32-000133BG
"Analog Input Settings" tab (Communication board) Used to enable/disable the analogic inputs connected to the inverter in addition to the possibility of applying the settings relating to the AN1 and AN2 analogic inputs. For each of the analogic sensors it is possible to set the Gain, the offset and the unit of measurement. The data will be saved in the inverter on confirming by pressing the SET button. Below are indicated the values to be set for the ABB sensors that can be connected to the inverter: Type Gain Offset U.of.M. PVI-AEC-IRR Radiation sensor 120 0 W/m 2 PVI-AEC-IRR-T Radiation sensor with integrated cell temp. sensor Radiation: 120 Cell temp.: 10.869 Radiation: 0 Cell temp.: -20 Radiation: W/m 2 Cell temp.: C PVI-AEC-RAD-13TC Radiation sensor 130 0 W/m 2 PVI-AEC-RAD-13-TC-T Radiation sensor with integrated cell temp. sensor Radiation: 130 Cell temp.: 11.507 Radiation: 0 Cell temp.: -26.1 Radiation: W/m 2 Cell temp.: C PVI-AEC-CONV-T100 PT100/0...10V converter 15-50 C at 0...10V PVI-AEC-T1000-INTEGR Ambient temperature sensor with 10-50 C integrated converter PVI-AEC-WIND-COMPACT Wind speed sensor 5 0 m/s PVI-AEC-PYR-1300 Pyranometer (0...1300W/m 2 ) 65 0 W/m 2 PVI-AEC-T100-ADH Module temperature sensor (back N/A N/A N/A cell) PT100 adhesive PVI-AEC-T1000-BOX Ambient temperature sensor PT1000 N/A N/A N/A "Partner ID" tab (Fuse Control Board) (Depending on the inverter model, the tab may differ or may not be present, refer to the product manual) Displays the board's identity card 000133BG - 33 -
"States" tab (Fuse Control Board) Displays theoperating state of the parameters monitored: - Image relating to the TRIO-20.0-TL - Image relating to the TRIO-50.0-TL The "Global" subfield indicates the general state of the protections. The "Strings" subfield indicates the string fuses state indicators The "Currents" subfield relating to the TRIO-20.0/27.6-TL-OUTD indicates the state indicators for the individual string currents which in the event of an imbalance change color to red. The monitoring and displaying of the state of the string fuses can be enabled on the "Strings Setting" tab (fuse control board). The "Current/Voltage" subfield relating to the TRIO-50.0-TL-OUTD indicates the monitoring of the voltage and of the input currents. In particular the protections relating to the currents are monitored in groups. Each group consists of 3 or 4 strings, depending on the DC wiring box model installed on the inverter (12 or 16 inputs). The indicators can assume 4 different states (colors) - green correct operation - red alarm active - orange warning active - gray function not enabled (OFF position on the "strings settings" tab) - 34-000133BG
"Measures" tab (Fuse Control Board) Displays the values of the parameters relating to the strings connected as input (image relating to the TRIO-50.0-TL) "Parameters" tab (Fuse Control Board) Displays the parameters set via "Global settings" and "String Settings" (Fuse control board) during the installation phase. It is possible to extend the configuration of the strings and protections to all or some of the inverters connected to the same 485 line. 000133BG Pressing the "Write this configuration on all connected inverters" button extends to all the inverters that make up the system, connected to the same 485 serial. Pressing the "Write this connection choosing inverter by s/n and RS485 address" button extends the configuration only to the inverters required in 485 address order. - 35 -
Unbalanced currents check threshold - Absolute value of enabling of the check of imbalance of the currents (one for each of the two input MPPTs). The default value is 2A. Overcurrent threshold - Overcurrent threshold (one for each of the two input MPPTs). The default value is 10A. Unbalanced currents check trip time - Duration for which the current imbalance must be present in order for the alarm to be generated. It is recommended that this parameter is set to more than 900 seconds to avoid false alarms. "Global Settings" tab (Fuse Control Board) Used to apply the settings relating to the check of the input currents. Depending on the type of inverter, different screens will be displayed: 1. Screen relating to the TRIO-20.0/27.6-TL-OUTD By clicking on "SET" the values are set in the fuse control board of the inverter selected. The "DC strings self-test" function is used to enable the function for checking the polarity of the string voltages during the first start-up of the inverter. 2. Screen relating to the TRIO-50.0-TL-OUTD Minimum currents check threshold - Absolute value of enabling of the check of imbalance of the currents (one for each group of 3/4 input strings). The default value is 2A. Overcurrent threshold - Overcurrent threshold (one for each group of input strings). The default value is 12A. Max currents deviation - Maximum imbalance permitted before the alarm is triggered. The default value is 2A. Max currents deviation trip time - Duration for which the current imbalance must be present in order for the alarm to be generated. The default value is 300 seconds. Overvoltage threshold - Overvoltage threshold (one for each group of input strings). The default value is 1000V. By clicking on "SET" the values are set in the fuse control board of the inverter selected. - 36-000133BG
"Strings setting" tab (Fuse Control Board) Used to apply the monitoring settings for each string. Image relating to the TRIO-20.0/27.6-TL: Represents the enabling of the string currents check and relative generation of the unbalanced current alarm ON = String current check active OFF = String current check inactive Represents the enabling of the "string presence" check ON = Input string present OFF = Input string not present In particular it permits: 1. Enabling of the check of the presence of each of the input strings connected. The check of the presence of the individual input string is enabled by switching the selector from the OFF position to ON (by clicking on the selector) 2. Enabling of the check of the current imbalance on each input string andsetting of its current reading weight (weight = N of strings connected in parallel to the individual string input) and tolerance (maximum imbalance permitted before the alarm is triggered) expressed as a percentage. The check of the string current imbalance is enabled by switching the selector from the OFF position to ON (by clicking on the selector) By clicking on "SET" the values are set in the fuse control board of the inverter selected. The state of enabling of the presence of each string is displayed on the "States" tab (fuse control board) together with the state of the relative fuse. 000133BG - 37 -
Image relating to the TRIO-50.0-TL: In particular it permits: 1. Enabling of the check of the presence of each of the input strings connected. The check of the presence of the individual input string is enabled by switching the selector from the OFF position to ON (by clicking on the selector). When at least one string is activated, the current imbalance check is enabled (default active). 2. Setting of the current reading weight (weight = n of strings connected in parallel to the individual input). The tolerance (maximum imbalance permitted before the alarm is triggered) can be set from the "Global settings - Max Currents Deviation" tab (default 2A). - 38-000133BG
"Partner ID" tab (wi-fi board) (Depending on the inverter model, the tab may differ or may not be present, refer to the product manual) Displays the board's identity card "Partner ID" tab (Ethernet board) (Depending on the inverter model, the tab may differ or may not be present, refer to the product manual) Displays the board's identity card 000133BG - 39 -
"Partner ID" tab (PMU board) (Depending on the inverter model, the tab may differ or may not be present, refer to the product manual) Displays the board's identity card "States" tab (PMU board) Displays the operating state of the digital inputs "Measures" tab (PMU board) Displays the values of the parameters relating to the analogic and environmental inputs. The parameters read will have a meaningful value if correctly enabled and configured on the "Analogic input settings" tab. - 40-000133BG
"Analogic inputs settings" (PMU board) Displays the settings relating to the analogic inputs Used to enable/disable the analogic inputs connected to the inverter in addition to the possibility of applying the settings relating to the AN1/AN2/AN3/AN4 analogic inputs. For each of the analogic sensors it is possible to set the GAIN, the offset and the unit of measurement. The data will be saved on confirming by pressing the SET button. The PTC function permits enabling/disabling of the input in PT100 or PT1000 mode according to the type of sensor connected. Below are indicated the values to be set for the ABB sensors connected to the inverter: Type Gain Offset U.of.M. PVI-AEC-IRR Radiation sensor 120 0 W/m 2 PVI-AEC-IRR-T Radiation sensor with integrated Radiation: 120 Radiation: 0 Radiation: W/m 2 cell temp. sensor Cell temp.: 10.869 Cell temp.: -20 Cell temp.: C PVI-AEC-RAD-13TC Radiation sensor 130 0 W/m 2 PVI-AEC-RAD-13-TC-T Radiation sensor with integrated Radiation: 130 Radiation: 0 Radiation: W/m 2 cell temp. sensor Cell temp.: 11.507 Cell temp.: -26.1 Cell temp.: C PVI-AEC-CONV-T100 PT100/0...10V converter 15-50 C at 0...10V PVI-AEC-T1000-INTEGR Ambient temperature sensor 10-50 C with integrated converter PVI-AEC-WIND-COMPACT Wind speed sensor 5 0 m/s PVI-AEC-PYR-1300 Pyranometer (0...1300W/m 2 ) 65 0 W/m 2 000133BG PVI-AEC-T100-ADH PVI-AEC-T1000-BOX Module temperature sensor (back N/A N/A N/A cell) PT100 adhesive Ambient temperature sensor N/A N/A N/A PT1000-41 -
"Aux RS485" tab (PMU board) Displaying and setting relating to the 485 communication protocol and relative baud rate "PMU" tab (PMU board) Displaying and setting relating to the active and reactive power management mode. - 42-000133BG
The following table indicates the active power limitation/reactive power management modes that can be selected via the PMU board: Name on the Operation Inputs display Mode 0 No PMU function selected - Mode 1 Reduction of the active power in 4 steps K1, K2, K3, K4 Mode 2 Reduction of the active power by means of analogic inputs AN3 Mode 3 Reduction of the active power in 4 steps K1, K2, K3, K4 Check of the reactive power by means of analogic inputs AN4 (Type 2) Mode 4 Reduction of the active power by means of analogic inputs AN3 Check of the reactive power by means of analogic inputs AN4 (Type 2) Mode 5 Reduction of the active power in 4 steps K1, K2, K3, K4 Check of the reactive power by means of analogic inputs AN4 (Type 4) Mode 6 Reduction of the active power by means of analogic inputs AN3 Check of the reactive power by means of analogic inputs AN4 (Type 4) Mode 7 Check of the reactive power by means of analogic inputs AN4 (Type 2) Mode 8 Check of the reactive power by means of analogic inputs AN4 (Type 4) Mode 9 Reduction of the active power in 11 steps K1, K2, K3, K4 Check of the reactive power by means of analogic inputs AN4 (Type 4) Reduction of the active power by means of analogic inputs AN3 Mode 10 Check of the reactive power by means of analogic inputs AN4 (Type 4) - Check of the active power by means of digital inputs in 4 steps This type of check is used in operating modes 1, 3, 5. The digital inputs for limiting the active power are K1, K2, K3 and K4 K1 K2 K3 K4 Maximum active power as % of the nominal power of the inverter Closed Open Open Open 100 Open Closed Open Open 60 Open Open Closed Open 30 Open Open Open Closed 0 000133BG - Check of the active power by means of digital inputs in 11 steps. This type of check is used in operating mode 9. The digital inputs for limiting the active power are K1, K2, K3 and K4 K1 K2 K3 K4 Maximum active power as % of the nominal power of the inverter Open Closed Open Closed 100 Closed Open Open Closed 90 Open Open Open Closed 80 Closed Closed Closed Open 70 Open Closed Closed Open 60 Closed Open Closed Open 50 Open Open Closed Open 40 Closed Closed Open Open 30 Open Closed Open Open 20 Closed Open Open Open 15 Closed Closed Open Closed 0-43 -
- Check of the active power by means of an analogic input (AN3). This type of check is used in operating modes 2, 4, 6, 10. The analogic input for the limitation of the active power is AN3. With this type of check the output active power can be managed dynamically based on the value of the analogic input signal. This signal may be a current (4...20mA) or a voltage (0...10V). The limitation of the nominal output power is applied to the inverter in accordance with the graphs below (on the left input current; on the right input voltage): Nominal Pout (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Input current AN3 (ma) Nominal Pout (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 Input Voltage AN3 (V) - Check of the reactive power by means of an analogic input (AN4). This type of check is used in operating modes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. The management modes have different behaviors described below. The analogic input for checking the reactive power is AN4. With this type of check the reactive power can be managed dynamically based on the value of the analogic input signal. This signal may be a current (4...20mA) or a voltage (0...10V). There are 2 reactive power management modes: Type 2 Tan(ϕ) fixed based on the instantaneous output power Type 4 Cos(ϕ) fixed based on the instantaneous output power The management of the reactive power is applied to the inverter in accordance with the graphs below (on the left input current; on the right input voltage): Operating mode Type 2 Capacitive reactive power TanΦ<0 TanΦ 0.55 0.50 0.45 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 0.00 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Input current AN4 (ma) - 44 - Inductive reactive power TanΦ>0 Capacitive reactive power TanΦ<0 TanΦ 0.55 0.50 0.45 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 0.00 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Input Voltage AN4 (V) Inductive reactive power TanΦ>0 000133BG
Operating mode Type 4 Capacitive reactive power CosΦ<0 CosΦ 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 Inductive reactive power CosΦ>0 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Input current AN4 (ma) Capacitive reactive power CosΦ<0 CosΦ 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Input Voltage AN4 (V) Inductive reactive power CosΦ>0 000133BG - 45 -
"Data logger" tab Displays the values of the input and output parameters detected by theinverter: Data logger setting: Used to set the recording period (minimum time 2 seconds) and ticking "Stop after N samples" sets the number of samples. Data logger Enable: Enables/disables the recording of the sample. File setting: Text mode for saving the logger data. Configuration setting: used to upload a customized list of parameters (for service use only). "Event log" tab Used to download the alarms and warnings logs and the configuration of the internal variables. All of the settings that can be applied in this section can be extended to all of the inverters connected to the RS485 bus by positioning the selector on "Apply access log on ALL connected units". The default position applies the setting only to the inverter selected in the tree structure of the system. By ticking the "continue to read log also on communication errors" field, the scan of the 485 line continues even if communication errors on the part of one or more inverters are detected. - 46-000134BG
"Alarms & warnings" tab Used to download the Alarms and Warnings logs. By means of the two radio buttons "ALARM Log" and "WARNING Log", the type of events to be downloaded can be selected. Then, downloading is by means of the "Read LOG" button. The "Save to XML" button can be used to export the log as an xml file. "Variables" tab Used to download the variables that have changed compared to the default configuration of the inverter. 000134BG - 47 -
"Setup" tab Available only with the INSTALLER access level Permits advanced configuration of the inverter (by entering the login details obtained after registering on the site https://registration.abbsolarinverters. com/ on the "Configuration > Setup area Access" menu). All of the settings that can be applied in this section can be extended to all of the inverters connected to the RS485 bus by positioning the selector on "Access log on ALL connected units". The default position applies the setting only to the inverter selected in the tree structure of the system. By ticking the "Continue to read log also on communication errors" field, the scan of the 485 line continues even if communication errors on the part of one or more inverters are detected. All of the parameters that can be set in this section of Aurora Manager LITE are described in the "Structure of the work area" in the Specifications section "DC side" tab: Used to configure the parameters Vstart (Start input voltage), UV protection time (Low voltage protection time) and MPPT. In particular it permits the application of the following settings: Minimum channel voltage for grid connection: Activation voltage (Vstart) for every input channel. Timeout for grid disconnection (UV protection time): Time during which the inverter draws power from the grid in the presence of an input UnderVoltage. Once the time set has elapsed, the inverter disconnects from the grid. Enable/disable the "Multiple Max scan" (MPPT scan) function and setting of the time interval between one scan and the next "Multiple max scan period". MPPT noise amplitude: used to change the noise amplitude set by the inverter for the maximum power point search. - 48-000135BG
"AC side" tab: Used to configure the parameters which permit connection to the grid and the relative protections and/or power limits. In particular there are 6 sections (tabs) which permit: Grid connection Used to set the grid parameters that must be observed during the connection phase: 000135BG In particular it permits the application of the following settings: Max grid voltage for connection. Maximum Voltage threshold for connection to the grid. Min grid voltage for connection. Minimum Voltage threshold for connection to the grid. Max grid frequency for connection. Maximum Frequency threshold for connection to the grid. Min grid frequency for connection. Minimum Frequency threshold for connection to the grid. Time for V/F check before connection or after generic fault. Grid check interval before connection or after a generic fault. Can be set from 0 3600s. Time for V/F check after grid fault. Grid check interval before connection after a grid fault. Can be set from 0 3600s. Slow ramp enable/disable. Enabling of the function for gradual delivery of the power after connection to the grid. Ramp slope [%Pn/min]. Slope of the ramp for admission of power to the grid indicated as a percentage of the nominal power per minute. Ramp Slope Fault [%Pn/min]. Slope of the ramp for admission of power to the grid after a disconnection caused by a fault, indicated as a percentage of the nominal power per minute. - 49 -
Grid protection Used to enable/disable and/or set the limit values and intervention times for the protections relating to the grid voltage: In particular it permits the application of the following settings: U>> Max grid voltage. Grid over-voltage (OV) threshold (extended range). Can be set from Unom to Unom x 1.3 U> Max grid voltage. Grid over-voltage (OV) threshold. Can be set from Unom to Unom x 1.3 U< Min grid voltage. Grid under-voltage (UV) threshold. Can be set from 10V to Unom. U<< Min grid voltage. Grid under-voltage (UV) threshold (extended range). Can be set from 10V to Unom. U<<< Min grid voltage. Third grid under-voltage (UV) threshold. Can be set from 10V to Unom (active for UL Rule 21-Hawaii grid). F>> Max grid frequency. Grid over-frequency (OF) threshold (extended range). Can be set from Fnom to Fnom + 5Hz. F> Max grid frequency. Grid over-frequency (OF) threshold. Can be set from Fnom to Fnom + 5Hz. F< Min grid frequency. Grid under-frequency (UF) threshold. Can be set from Fnom - 5Hz to Fnom. F<< Min grid frequency. Grid under-frequency (UF) threshold (extended range). Can be set from Fnom - 5Hz to Fnom. K LVRT low voltage ride-through coefficient. Regulates the reactive current that can be injected into the grid during a grid dip. - 50-000135BG
High frequency derating Used to set the parameters relating to the power derating due to a high grid frequency: - Image relating to the TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD - Image relating to the TRIO-50.0-TL-OUTD In particular it permits the application of the following settings: 000135BG Frequency threshold derating start/stop: Setting of the frequency threshold at which the inverter starts/stops the power derating. Power/frequency slew rate: Setting of the speed of reduction of the power value due to the derating. Restore time after OF derating: Time necessary to restore normal operation of the inverter after the frequency has returned to within the range. Derating Mode: Selection of the power derating mode in the event of a grid over-frequency. The modes that can be selected, defined by the grid standard set, are: Derating Disabled; BDEW derating; VDE-AR-N derating; CEI derating. Intentional delay time: setting of the intentional delay for reduction of the active power in accordance with the grid frequency. Release ramp EN/DIS: enabling/disabling of the ramp for derating due to a high grid frequency. - 51 -
Vgrid rise suppression (Max AVG grid) Used to enable/disable and/or set the parameters relating to the overvoltage protection of the average grid voltage value. It is also possible to enable the derating that could prevent disconnection from the grid (the intervention of the protection) by reducing the active power. In particular it permits the application of the following settings: Protection EN/DIS: Enabling/Disabling of the U> protection threshold (10Min). Derating EN/DIS: Enabling of the power derating mode due to high values of the average of the readings taken on the grid voltage. Protection threshold: Grid over-voltage (OV) threshold (average measurement of the grid voltage value). Can be set from Unom to Unom x 1.3 Anti Islanding Used to enable/disable the parameters relating to the anti islanding protection for disconnection of the inverters in the event of loss of the grid, or this protection intervenes to prevent the inverter from working as an island in the event of loss of the grid. - Image of the TRIO-20.0/27.6-TL-OUTD - 52-000135BG
In particular it permits the application of the following settings: Active Anti islanding reactive pulse: enables/disables the anti islanding protection. To check the presence of the grid, the inverter generates a frequency variation by means of a reactive power at regular intervals. If the inverter is connected to the grid, the reactive power does not generate any variation in the frequency. Active Anti islanding frequency drift: enables/disables the anti islanding protection for three-phase inverters. To check the presence of the grid the inverter generates a frequency chirp at regular intervals. If the inverter is connected to the grid, the chirp does not generate any variation in the grid frequency. Passive Anti islanding: enables/disables the passive anti islanding protection. The inverter does not admit chirps to the grid but passively checks the grid parameters. In particular, the protection will be configured with time (expressed in seconds) and grid frequency offset (expressed in degrees) limits. - Image of the TRIO-50.0-TL-OUTD 000135BG In particular it permits the application of the following settings: Active Anti islanding Disabled: disables the active anti islanding protection. Active Anti islanding reactive pulse: enables/disables the anti islanding protection. To check the presence of the grid, the inverter generates a frequency variation by means of a reactive power at regular intervals. If the inverter is connected to the grid, the reactive power does not generate any variation in the frequency. Active Anti islanding frequency shift: enables/disables the anti islanding protection for single-phase inverters. To check the presence of the grid the inverter generates a frequency chirp at regular intervals. If the inverter is connected to the grid, the chirp does not generate any variation in the grid frequency. Active Anti islanding frequency drift: enables/disables the anti islanding protection for three-phase inverters. To check the presence of the grid the inverter generates a frequency chirp at regular intervals. If the inverter is connected to the grid, the chirp does not generate any variation in the grid frequency. Passive Anti islanding Disabled: disables the passive anti islanding protection. F.derivate: enables/disables the passive anti islanding protection. The inverter does not admit chirps to the grid but passively checks the variations in the grid frequency within the time limits which can be set (expressed in seconds). - 53 -
LVRT/HVRT-LFRT/HFRT (Depending on the inverter model, the tab may differ or may not be present, refer to the product manual) Used to enable/disable and set the value of the coefficient which regulates the reactive power admitted to the grid during a grid dip. - 54-000135BG
"Special Function" tab - TRIO-20.0/27.6-TL-OUTD Permits the application of the following settings: Remote ON/OFF: Enabling/disabling of the function for switching the inverter off/on remotely. Remote ON/OFF (ext command): Switches the inverter off (OFF command) and on (ON command) via software. Reset mode: Inverter restart mode after an alarm relating to the grid parameters. The restart can be set to manual or automatic. Radio Frequency Injection: Setting of a frequency value for any PLC signals which the inverter must not identify as errors relating to the grid parameters. If reactive power is admitted to the grid, the PLC signals which fall within the range set will not be reduced. Digital alarm contact: Setting of the operating mode of the alarm contact (further details relating to the operating modes can be found in the product manual, "Operation" section, "Settings menu" paragraph). - TRIO-50.0-TL-OUTD Used to switch the inverter off/on via software: 000135BG - 55 -
"Ground Fault Interface" tab Used to set the parameters relating to the measurement of the photovoltaic generator insulation resistance: In particular it permits the application of the following settings: Minimum Riso: Minimum value of the insulation resistance (Riso) which permits connection of the inverter to the grid. Minimum time for Riso check: Duration of measurement of the insulation resistance before connection. Only for TRIO-50.0-TL-OUTD: Enables the grounding kit function (Negative ground) and sets the maximum voltage between the negative pole and the ground. - 56-000135BG
"Clock" tab Used to set the inverter's internal date and time. The inverter date and time can be aligned with those of the PC "Use PC time" or set manually "Select time". The data will be saved in the inverter on confirming by pressing the "SET" button. "Digital input" tab (Depending on the inverter model, the tab may differ or may not be present, refer to the product manual) Used to enable the inverter's digital input signals. User Inputs: Used to set the digital inputs of the pull-down menu: Remote off: enables the remote switching off of the inverter. Stand_Alone: enables islanding, in the event of a black-out, using the optional dedicated board. Further details relating to the operating mode can be found in the product manual, "Installation" section, "Stand alone output connection enabling" paragraph. Input3/4/5: not used. 000135BG - 57 -
"Digital output" tab (Depending on the inverter model, the tab may differ or may not be present, refer to the product manual) Used to enable the inverter's digital output signals. In particular it permits the enabling of: - OUT Slot: permits the selection of one of the two inverter digital output signals [AUX-ALARM] - Slot setting: permits setting of the digital output functions of the pulldown menu: Production: the relay is activated when the inverter connects to the grid and returns to the rest position when the inverter disconnects from the grid. Alarm_All_no_latch: the relay is activated each time a grid parameters outside tolerances error or warning arises and returns to the rest position when the error or warning ceases. Alarm_configurable _no_latch: the relay is activated each time an error or warning among those selected from the list on the pull-down menu arises and returns to the rest position when the error or warning ceases. Crepuscular: the relay is activated as soon as the input voltage exceeds the activation voltage and returns to the rest position when the input voltage falls below 70% of the V start set. Alarm_all_latch: the relay is activated each time an error or warning arises and returns to the rest position when the inverter returns to normal operation and has reconnected to the grid. Alarm_configurable_latch: the relay is activated each time an error or warning among those selected from the list on the pull-down menu arises and returns to the rest position when the inverter returns to normal operation and has reconnected to the grid. Alarm_configurable_latchmatrix: the relay is activated each time an error or warning among those selected from the list on the pull-down menu arises and the "latch" or "no latch" mode can be set for each individual indication. - 58-000135BG
"Serial Link" tab Used to change the parameters of the serial communication. In particular it permits changing in the two 485 inputs of the communication protocol and the baud rate. (Parity checks that the datum received is correct). "Night Startup Mode" tab (Depending on the inverter model, the tab may differ or may not be present, refer to the product manual) Used to enable night-time operation of the logic functions of the inverter. In particular, enabling this command keeps the functions of the logic card active, which permits consultation of the display (where present) and of the communication. Max Vin for connection: sets the maximum input voltage permitting connection of the inverter. Min VBulk for connection: sets the minimum bulk voltage permitting connection of the inverter. Check for connection timeout: sets the waiting time for connection to the grid. 000135BG - 59 -
"Power Reduction" tab This section permits regulation of the limitation of the active power that the inverter admits to the grid by setting the percentage value of the nominal power at which the limitation should take place. Setting 100% restores the default maximum power value. Smooth time: this the time necessary to reach the power reduction set, with two different modes: - Slope mode: Fixes the slope of the ramp, or the time necessary to range from 0 to 100% of the power. - Trip-time mode: Time necessary to pass from the current output power to the new power value set. - P limits: displaying of the limits of the inverter's active power. All of the settings that can be applied in this section can be extended to all of the inverters connected to the RS485 bus by positioning the selector on "Apply setup changes to ALL connected units". The default position applies the setting only to the inverter selected in the tree structure of the system. - 60-000203BG
"Reactive Power Regulation" tab This section permits regulation of the admission of reactive power delivered to the grid by the inverter.. The regulation of the reactive power is set by selecting from the pulldown menu one of the following modes: - no regulation - cos-phi fixed - Q fixed - cos-phi =f(p) - Q(U) All of the settings that can be applied in this section can be extended to all of the inverters connected to the RS485 bus by positioning the selector on "Apply setup changes to ALL connected units". The default position applies the setting only to the inverter selected in the tree structure of the system. - Q limits: displaying of the limits of the inverter's reactive power. 000203BG - 61 -
"Select regulation mode" tab Used to select the management mode for admission of the reactive power to the grid. Five possible selections are available. 1. No regulation No mode for admission of reactive power to the grid is enabled. (default configuration). 2. Cos-phi fixed Setting of the power factor to a fixed value. Once the mode has been selected, the "Cos-phi fixed setup" field appears, permitting setting of the value of the cos-phi (over or under excited). The selection of the mode must be confirmed using the SET button. 3. Q- fixed Setting of Tan-phi (Q/P) to a fixed value. Once the mode has been selected, the "Q fixed setup" field appears, permitting setting of the value of Q (over or under excited). The selection of the mode must be confirmed using the SET button. - 62-000203BG
4. Cos-phi = f (P) Power factor as a function of the active power supplied by the inverter. The selection of the mode must be confirmed using the SET button. The default graph set can be displayed and modified by going to the "Cos-phi=f(P) curve setup" tab described below. 5. Q=(U) Reactive power as a function of the grid voltage measures by the inverter. The selection of the mode must be confirmed using the SET button. The default graph set can be displayed and modified by going to the "Q(U) curve setup" tab described below. "Cos-phi f(p) curve setup" tab Available only with the INSTALLER access level In this section the default graph is displayed, which can be modified by setting the values P/Pn% and relative cos-phi (under or over excited) Four points can be set which will define the trend of the graph. 000203BG Once the values have been set it will be possible to display the graph created by means of the "Check and graph my table" button. - 63 -
If the graph created is that required it can be memorized in the inverter by pressing the "Write my table on device" button. The correct writing in the inverter can be checked using the "Read table from device" button which will display the graph set correctly on the inverter. In the event of an error or to set the default curve again, use the "Restore default curve" button. "Q(U) curve set-up" It is possible to activate/deactivate and set the value of the activation (lock-in) and deactivation (lock-out) threshold for admission of the reactive power to the grid in accordance with the graph set previously. In this section the default graph is displayed, which can be modified by setting the values of the output voltage Vout and relative Q/Pn%. Four points can be set which will define the trend of the graph. Once the values have been set it will be possible to display the graph created by means of the "Check and graph my table" button. If the graph created is that required it can be memorized in the inverter by pressing the "Write my table on device" button. The correct writing in the inverter can be checked using the "Read table from device" button which will display the graph set correctly on the inverter. In the event of an error or to set the default curve again, use the "Restore default curve" button. It is possible to activate/deactivate and set the value of the activation (lock-in) and deactivation (lock-out) threshold for admission of the reactive power to the grid in accordance with the graph set previously. - 64-000203BG